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“With the availability of this wide array of specific genetic information, breeders should be able to work quickly to increase the flavor of store bought, mass production tomatoes while preserving the traits that make them an economically advantageous crop.” As a side note, I think Mighty Vine tomatoes are FULL of delicious flavor. | learn more

“The results from the first randomized controlled human trial into [Fecal Matter Transplants] for obesity suggest modulating the microbiome of humans to treat obesity may be more complicated than researchers had hoped.” Although it worked in animal models, it didn’t show hoped-for effects in humans. | learn more

In a link below you’ll see an article about the ‘tough tomato principle’ about co-evolution. This is that principle in action. First came the internet, then the internet evolved to handle images (and logos), and now logos are evolving to fit the new form factors of the internet. In this case, IKEA ditched their iconic blue and yellow for a white & transparent logo that can be overlayed on top of media for Instagram etc. | learn more

This doesn’t surprise me, and shouldn’t surprise you anymore. But it is an interesting article from the WSJ. “Hospitals and other providers increasingly are offering prices far below what they charge though insurance.” | learn more